08.08.08
Child, Preschool August 8th, 2008A day that’s is so auspicious to the Chinese, triple 8. Chinese believes that 8 is a representation of prosperity ‘cos it sounded very much like ‘FA’ (prosper), maybe that’s why Singapore is giving 8 million for the winner of the TOTO draw…..
Keatkeat was doing his usual worksheet (given by me) and when he wrote down the date 08.08.08, even he says, “Wah! Today’s date is so nice!”.
On this auspicious day, my little Keatkeat is extra happy and willing to wake up to go to school for an hour of fun, 8.30am-9.30am. Today, there is not proper curriculum, they are pre-celebrating National Day today.
Every kid was dress in Red Top and White Bottom, just like the Singapore Flag. It was a pretty sight, too bad I forgot to bring the camera down.
Look at that smile on his face and you can tell that he really enjoyed that one hour. Came home, waving his mini-Singapore Flag and the Souvenir – an A5 size pocket folder, “Mommy, I give you this folder to keep your things ok?” *smile*
Well, that’s how my boy gets rid of things that he doesn’t want. *Laugh* I am his ‘walking dustbin’.
Me: “So what did you do in school today?”
Keatkeat: “Sing songs”
Me: “Just sing songs? Did you get to eat anything?”
Keatkeat: “Nope-peli-nope!”
Me: “So what songs did you sing?”
Keatkeat: “S-I-N-G-A-P-O-R-E ….ohhhhhhh…..SINGAPORE! (That’s the Singapore Cheer), Chan Mali Chan….Oi Oi (that’s the Famous Malay song every Singaporean (irregardless of race) would sing on happy occasion), Mari Kita ya…..(the national athem) and the One People One Nation song…..(and he started singing away)”
Me: “So did you enjoy yourself?”
Keatkeat: “Yes-sy!”
On this special day, here’s wishing all of you a Happy and Prosperity Year and Years ahead!!! Feel alittle like Chinese New Year. *laugh*




August 8th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Yes…today is special date and special day also for Jason. Thanks for ur wishes on Jason’s birthday
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August 8th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
Haha! It sure sounds like new year greetings :)
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August 8th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Happy National Day to you :)
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August 9th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Yay!Happy National Day for you!I knew the #8 meaning cause I saw in on the news on the other say.
(you know with Olympic Games in China they mention about every thing). ;)
xoxoxo
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August 9th, 2008 at 7:14 am
08-08-08 wow, I almost missed that! wait, I did miss it, the day was over 13 minutes ago. :-(
Hope it was a happy one for you!
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August 9th, 2008 at 9:48 am
the way he sits is so cute..and he looks smart..
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August 9th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
This is something we don’t do enough of, I think. Loving our country or teaching our kids to be patriotic. We’re a mixed bag here. We teach our kids to be critical of everything political and yet add humility in there. It’s a strange bag of tricks. YOurs looks so happy.
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August 9th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
oh his cutie little face says it all. thats a nice idea with the red and white. glad he had a fun day.
August 10th, 2008 at 1:26 am
i love the date 080808 too…my sister should be the happiest, it’s her bday as well!
August 10th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
Happy Belated National Day!!
He certainly enjoyed himself…that smile can brighten up dark room : )
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